Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Free Student Activism Training

The Program includes:Speakers: A range of inspiring keynotes and panelists speaking about their experiences on the front lines of global changeStrategy: An intensive campaign simulation program that will train you in campus organizing, campaign strategy, and corporate campaigningMedia: Learn how to use media to amplify your impact: Press conferences, Writing News Releases, Pitching ReportersSkills: Get the best trainings out there in basic organizing techniques: Running Meetings, Developing Leaders, Running a Successful Group, RecruitingAction: Winning bold victories requires bold action: Direct Action, Lobbying, Event PlanningAnti-oppression: In any great struggle, it is essential to know the underlying conditions: Overcoming Class and Racial Barriers in OrganizingHands-on Experience: No activist gathering is complete without action: An Actual Press Event

And they pay for travel, room and board, in addition to the training.

If you know any young people who might benefit from this program, tell them to get on it, the deadline is April 30th.

3 comments:

I interviewed some of the participants in last year's programme for the Greenpeace podcast, and I gotta say they gave me hope. In my day (I'm OLD) student activism was the rule rather than exception. But these recruits are a sign of intelligent life on US campuses.

Sorry for reading this article late and not having been able to contribute meaningfully.I am Beloved Chiweshe ,the secretary general of the zimbabwe national students union,where student activism is facing challenges due to the laws of Robert Mugabe.I am more thn willing to be part of such programmes, keep me updated and i want to join your mail list.My adress is belovedchiweshe@yahoo.co.uk